Practice Leader - Civil Engineering

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs

Mentoring programs

Job summary

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services is seeking a Civil Engineering Practice Lead for its growing national aviation practice. The role focuses on leading, expanding, and delivering innovative aviation solutions, while leveraging strong client relationships and cross‑disciplinary collaboration across the country.

We seek an industry leader with 15+ years in civil engineering, PE licensure, and a proven track record in FAA/airport projects, staff leadership, and business development to

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive civil engineering experience.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in at least one US State and ability to apply for PE in multiple states.
• Design experience on FAA and airport authority aviation projects with reputable clients.
• Experience managing and leading staff on aviation civil engineering projects.
• Experience in business development with a history of project wins.
• Ability to hire, manage, and motivate staff.
• Leadership of all phases of aviation projects: planning, grants, design, bid, construction, closeout.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continue development of a progressive national aviation practice.
• Build, maintain, and manage client relationships to secure aviation projects nationwide.
• Provide technical lead for civil designs, drawings, specs, and cost estimates for landside/airside works.
• Provide leadership and supervision to engineering design staff.
• Assist with talent acquisition to grow the aviation practice.
• Develop and implement business development strategies for airport projects.
• Collaborate with other Langan disciplines to cross-sell aviation services.

Skills

Leadership

Aviation civil eng.

Business development

Staff management

Project management

Communication

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

AviPlan

MS Office

FAA Circulars knowledge

ALP knowledge

Job description

Arlington, VA; Austin, TX; Boston, MA; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Columbus, Ohio, United States; Denver, CO; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Los Angeles, CA; Nashville, TN; Parsippany, NJ; Philadelphia, PA; Seattle, WA; West Palm Beach, FL

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 50+ offices and gain valuable hands‑on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.

Consistently ranked among the top ten “Best Firms to Work For” and Engineering News-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon‑neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.

Job Summary

Langan is seeking aCivil Engineering Practice Leadfor its growing national aviation practice. This individual will serve a key function in leading and expanding the practice’s market reach, innovative solutions, and technical expertise. Langan’s team is revered in the industry for providing civil, geotechnical, and environmental engineering for all sizes of aviation projects including some of the most exciting and largest terminal and airport development projects currently underway within the United States. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on the evolutionary curve of the Langan’s aviation practice while achieving strategic business results in a multi‑disciplinary, collaborative, and dynamic environment. Langan is experiencing significant strategic growth in aviation, and looking for an industry leader to continue to advance our innovation and growth in this space.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and continue development of a progressive national aviation practice;
• Build, maintain, and manage client relationships with the goal of securing aviation projects around the nation;
• Perform as technical lead in the preparation of civil engineering designs, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for all aspects of landside and airside civil engineering activities including grading, drainage and other utilities, rigid and asphalt pavement, aircraft movements and parking, landside vehicular movements; landside roadway and parking lot design, erosion and sediment control as well as many other infrastructure improvements to support runways, taxiways, terminals, general service equipment areas and cargo facilities;
• Provide leadership, coaching and supervision to engineering design staff to meet design objectives;
• Assist with talent acquisition to grow the aviation practice;
• Develop and implement business development strategies to capture a wide range of airport projects including federal and state‑funded airport improvement programs, as well as developer funded projects at both public and private airports;
• Cooperation with other Langan disciplines to cross‑sell aviation-related services to clients throughout North America;

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive civil engineering experience;
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering;
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in at least one US State and the ability to apply for PE registration in multiple US states;
• Design experience on FAA and airport authority aviation projects with a reputable client base;
• Experience managing and leading staff on a wide range of aviation civil engineering projects;
• Experience in business development with a history of project wins;
• Ability to hire, manage, and motivate staff;
• Experience leading all aspects of an aviation project: conceptual planning, support on airport master plans, grant/financial knowledge, detailed design, bid support, engineering support during construction, and close out to meet project goals on time and on budget.
• Knowledge of and experience in the application of FAA Advisory Circulars for airport design and construction;
• Experience with preparation of Airport Layout Plans and other FAA permitting;
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills;
• Proficient knowledge of general office equipment, MS Office, FAArfield, AviPlan, and other relevant tools of the trade;
• Strong leadership, mentorship, and managerial skills, with the ability to engage team members both in‑person and remotely;
• Ability to work on several projects simultaneously, while maintaining quality and attention to detail;
• Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment,and;
• Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver’s license in good standing.

Langan provides a rich array of programs and benefits to help its employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives. Our comprehensive compensation package includes:

• full‑time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• life insurance, short‑and long‑term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave
• 401(k)/Roth with company match
• paid time off including parental and military leave
• employee referral and professional license bonuses
• and educational reimbursement

• employee resource groups
• flexible work schedules!
• extensive training
• wellness programs
• buddy and mentoring programs
• and much more!

Langan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We believe that an inclusive workplace is essential for the well‑being and success of our employees.

Certain US jurisdictions require Langan to include an estimate of salary or hourly ranges. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as related work experience, location, market conditions, education/training, certifications and other credentials, as well as applicable knowledge and skills. Certain roles may be eligible for overtime and participation in the firm's annual bonus and performance review program. Bonuses are discretionary and based on individual job performance and the profitability of the firm. Employees are also eligible to receive up to 20 days of paid vacation time, 10 days of paid sick time and 10 paid holidays throughout the year. Eligibility and actual paid time off may vary based on local law and factors such as hours worked, related work experience and level.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti‑discrimination laws.

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